Ronin Shimizu's suicide last Wednesday has really affected everyone who heard about his unfortunate death.

After years of bullying that included him being harassed for being a male cheerleader, Ronin chose to end his life. And while his friends have been remembering him via social media, Ronin's family had yet to make a public statement.

The 12-year-old's parents, Brandon and Danielle Shimizu, are obviously heartbroken and we cannot even imagine how they must be feeling, but they have expressed gratitude for the well-wishes sent to them from across the country: